5 benefits of running for the elderly

 　　The benefits of running for the elderly

　　1. Heart

　　Keeping running will not only increase the maximum oxygen uptake, but also greatly increase the amount of oxygen delivered to various organs in the body, and the working quality of each organ will naturally be greatly improved. In addition, middle- and long-distance running will accelerate blood circulation, so that the coronary arteries have enough blood to supply the myocardium, thereby preventing various heart diseases. Through the movement of the lower limbs, venous blood flows back to the heart and prevents intravenous thrombosis.

　　2、Eye

　　People who insist on long-distance running spend about an hour looking straight into the distance every day, which is a good way for the eyes to relax and rest.

　　3. Neck, shoulders, spine

　　People who often sit in front of computers will more or less have some cervical spine and shoulder problems. Correct running posture requires a straight and relaxed back. Long-term persistence will greatly improve the discomfort of cervical spine and shoulders.

　　4. Blood

　　With a strong cardiovascular system, runners' blood quality is also better than that of ordinary people. The body's adaptive changes to long-term middle and long-distance running can improve metabolism and reduce blood fat and cholesterol levels.

　　5. Lungs and respiratory system

　　Long-term middle-distance running exercise Strengthen lung function and increase lung capacity - Regular long-term long-distance running can develop the respiratory muscles of the lungs, increase the amount of ventilation each time, and enhance lung function.